Kids (and parents) will marvel at the more than 250 fun and fact-filled lists packed into the “Scholastic Book of Lists.” In an easy-to-read format, kids can find out everything from “10 Gross Things People Really Eat” to helpful school information like “The U.S. Presidents.” Every page contains a list that covers a specific aspect of pop culture, history, weather, science, the arts, animals, sports, and more. The fresh, kid-friendly design with numerous (and humorous) illustrations will appeal to kids, whether they are browsing for entertainment or for some quick homework help.

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The book is filled with captivating stories from around the world. The author in a bursting simplicity explains the characteristic features and personality of Americans and people in 135 countries. Including roster of the greatest people of our time.

About the Author

The author, Maximillien de Lafayette is a true scholar and a renaissance man who has visited 46 countries and lectured on culture, art and civilizations around the globe. He authored 117 books and 7 encyclopedias. To his credits, 3 international bestsellers and two number 1 bestsellers in Europe.

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Amazon.com Review

There are so many literary goodies in Judie L.H. Strouf’s Literature Lover’s Book of Lists that one gets a bit breathless trying to get across the full range of pleasures that await. Basically, this is a book of many lists, the sort of lists a lover of literature might seek and relish. There are lists of literature types and literary terminology, Nobel Prize winners and influential writers, schools of criticism and biblical allusions. There are reading lists of bestselling books, children’s books, and lists of books for every genre of literature imaginable, from autobiography to Western masters. Strouf has a full section on poetry, as well, with lists pertaining to major poets from around the world, plus examples of ballad, elegy, and limerick. Drama is treated as thoroughly, as are literary periods, literary themes, and–of course–literary references. A brilliant reference itself for any student of literature, Strouf’s opus is also an a (more…)

Review

“The Literature Teacher’s Book of Lists is one of the first resources I turn to when beginning any literature unit. It is well organized, comprehensive and extensively cross-referenced–in short, indispensable!” –Dee Brtt, library media specialist, Valley Schools, Boulder, Colorado “What better resource for teachers for ESOL than The Literature Teacher’s Book of Lists for making language acquisition both stimulating and enjoyable.” –Joseph P. Glendenning, bilingual educator, Eastern Massachusetts Literacy Council, Inc. “Judie Strouf’s encyclopedic Literature Teacher’s Book of Lists is truly amazing! I recommend it enthusiastically to all my students–especially those who are prospective teachers.” –Michael Flachmann, professor of English, California State University, Bakersfield and 1995 Carnegie Foundation United States Professor of the Year “Nobody but erudite Judie Strouf could write a more comprehensive, clear cut, concise ref (more…)